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The Telugu version of the Hindi spiritual biopic Hanuman Ansh released on October 9, 2026, after grossing over ₹400 crore in North India. The film, based on the life of Neem Karoli Baba, is directed by Vishal Chaturvedi and stars Shobhinaw Satyaa in the lead role. It was timed for the Bathukamma and Dussehra holidays.
Hanuman Ansh has grossed ₹427.16 crore worldwide in 63 days, making it one of the most profitable films of 2026 despite a ₹1.8 crore budget and no major star. Mirzapur The Movie, meanwhile, crossed ₹336 crore in 35 days.
Hombale Films confirms Telugu release of Hanuman Ansh on October 9 — the spiritual journey continues
Following Hanuman Ansh’s surprise box‑office run, Sony Entertainment Television unveiled a teaser for a series on guru Neem Karoli Baba, starring Shobhinaw Satyaa, with streaming on SonyLIV pending a premiere date.
Amid swirling social media chatter, producer Anupriya Nagar has officially dismissed claims that Akshay Kumar will join Hanuman Ansh 2, confirming the film proceeds without him as part of a planned trilogy.
Hanuman Ansh has grossed Rs 279.54 crore worldwide in 39 days against a budget of Rs 1.8 crore, per Koimoi's tracking, despite a muted opening week of Rs 1.08 crore net.
Filmfare's account of Hanuman Ansh's making reveals a production that almost collapsed in Chitrakoot, an actor thrust into the lead after his co-star fell ill, and a crew that walked away mid-shoot.
Hanuman Ansh added Rs 10 crore net on its 32nd day, pushing its domestic total past Rs 132 crore. The film opens overseas on September 11, and a sequel is already confirmed.
Hanuman Ansh reportedly sold 5.14 lakh tickets on its fifth Saturday, a first for any release, while filmmaker Aditya Dhar publicly backed director Vishal Chaturvedi on Instagram as the film's extended run continues to draw crowds.
Hanuman Ansh has logged the biggest fifth Friday collection by an Indian film, per DNA India, beating Dhurandhar's Rs 8.50 crore with Rs 10 crore. The Rs 2 crore film's net now stands at Rs 82.88 crore.
